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The counselor selects appropriate media.
Source: CDC/Amanda Knox.

You may need a variety of dishes in different sizes and shapes as well as disposable cups when
demonstrating portion control. You should encourage using measuring cups at home to train the eye to serve
correct portion sizes. Practicing weighing portions is helpful by comparing actual weight using a scale to
reinforce perceived size. Actually dividing a box of cereal into the described portions is eye opening.

Technology-Focused Media

Computer-Based Presentations
Most slides are computer-generated using word processing software. Typed-in words, pictures, clip art, and
graphs are cut and pasted into the presentation. Active animation of text and graphics, insertion of video clips
use a considerable amount of memory space but increase audience interest. It is best to use these illustrations
to make a point not just because they are available.18 In some cases, slides are available for purchase or from
publishers promoting the use of their materials.

Presentations can be created with software templates. They can begin and end with a black slide or a
title/logo slide to avoid the white glare of the screen without an image. If a very short part of the presentation

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